Why are followers more important than leaders?
A skilled follower helps an inexperienced leader to shine. As the leader grows in skill, he or she is then able to help the followers to shine. And as they all grow in experience and skill, the interplay grows more productive and life-affirming.
Do followers have any power over leaders?
Followers can be defined by their behavior—doing what others want them to do. But for the purposes of this article, and to avoid confusing what followers do with who they are, I define followers according to their rank: They are low in the hierarchy and have less power, authority, and influence than their superiors.
How can you be more of a leader and less of a follower?
How to be a Leader and Not a Follower
- Use What You Have Learned as a Follower.
- Don’t Wait For a Promotion.
- Understand Your Strengths And Then Use Them.
- Work on Your Communication Skills.
- Praise And Support Others.
- Tell Others About Your Ideas.
- Lead Yourself.
Why is being a follower good?
Effective followers don’t just get things done. They keep leaders on their toes and bring out their very best. They hold their leaders accountable to set a strong vision and define palpable objectives that are achievable. Effective followers are also critical thinkers, but with a positive attitude.
Why you choose to be a follower?
We all choose to be followers at different times of our lives because it’s the easy way out and sometimes we don’t care enough to change. But think about how much different our society might be if we all took pride in helping others, spreading love and motivating others for the common good.
Is it okay to be a follower rather than a leader?
Anyone is capable of becoming a leader, but not everyone is cut out for leadership. That doesn’t mean they’re less capable of making an important contribution, just that they bring a different set of skills to the table. There’s nothing wrong with being a follower–the world needs them as much as leaders.
How do leaders influence followers?
Leadership has been described as the ability to influence others. An effective leader moves followers into action not with coercion but by eliciting their desire and conviction in the vision and goals articulated by the leader. Misused influence can bring about catastrophic results.